Luristan Bronze Adze / Axe Head, ex-Piscopo
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Description
Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. This is a cast bronze adze/axe head with a round socket that at one time would have had a handle made of wood, stone, or bone. Luristan, in modern-day northwestern Iran, was in a relatively crowded area in the Bronze Age, near the competing interests of the Babylonians and the Elamites. The mountain tribesmen of Luristan served as mercenaries for both of these powers and many of them were buried alongside bronze weapons like these. Size: 5" L x 1.8" W x 1.8" H (12.7 cm x 4.6 cm x 4.6 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.
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#112911
Provenance: Ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#112911
Condition
Patina and some wear to the blade; however, shape is clear.
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Luristan Bronze Adze / Axe Head, ex-Piscopo
Estimate $350 - $525
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